Why Do I Use a Walker? Challenging Your Assumptions | Confident, Curvy, Living Loud
People see the walker before they see me. Before my smile. Before my outfit. Before my confidence. And almost always, the assumptions arrive first. Sick. Weak. Old. Limited. But let me tell you something—mobility aids don’t tell the whole story, and they definitely don’t define my worth.
I use a walker because my body needs support, not because my life needs limitations. Some days I can stand tall without it, and some days I can’t. Disability isn’t a straight line, and healing isn’t a performance for public approval. A walker isn’t giving up—it’s showing up. It’s how I move through the world on my terms.
And yes, I love fashion. I love being curvy. I love dressing boldly, styling freely, and taking up space without apology. Using a mobility aid doesn’t cancel out beauty, confidence, or ambition. I can wear a statement outfit and still need assistance walking. Both can exist at the same time.
If you’re wondering why I don’t “look disabled,” maybe it’s time to question what disability is supposed to look like. Not all pain is visible. Not all struggles are obvious. And not everyone owes you an explanation for how their body works.
This walker is not a symbol of weakness—it’s a symbol of adaptation, resilience, and self-respect. It allows me to live fully, safely, and independently. And honestly? There’s strength in choosing tools that help you thrive.
So next time you see someone with a mobility aid, pause before judging. See the person, not the equipment. See the story, not your assumptions.
I am curvy. I am confident. I am capable.
And yes—I use a walker.
That’s not the end of my story.
That’s how I keep walking forward.
